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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

  • 2000
  • 3h 17m
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8.8/10
2.9K
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Mammootty in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2000)
It tells the story of B. R. Ambedkar, known mainly for his contributions in the emancipation of the downtrodden and oppressed classes in India and shaping the Constitution of India, as the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constituent Assembly.
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Biopic of B. R. Ambedkar, known mainly for his contributions in the emancipation of the downtrodden and oppressed classes in India and shaping the Constitution of India.Biopic of B. R. Ambedkar, known mainly for his contributions in the emancipation of the downtrodden and oppressed classes in India and shaping the Constitution of India.Biopic of B. R. Ambedkar, known mainly for his contributions in the emancipation of the downtrodden and oppressed classes in India and shaping the Constitution of India.

  • Director
    • Jabbar Patel
  • Writers
    • Daya Pawar
    • Arun Sadhu
    • Sooni Taraporevala
  • Stars
    • Mammootty
    • Sonali Kulkarni
    • Mohan Gokhale
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  • IMDb RATING
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    2.9K
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    • Director
      • Jabbar Patel
    • Writers
      • Daya Pawar
      • Arun Sadhu
      • Sooni Taraporevala
    • Stars
      • Mammootty
      • Sonali Kulkarni
      • Mohan Gokhale
    • 25User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Mammootty
    Mammootty
    • Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
    Sonali Kulkarni
    Sonali Kulkarni
    • Ramabai Ambedkar
    Mohan Gokhale
    Mohan Gokhale
    • Mahatma Gandhi
    Mrinal Kulkarni
    Mrinal Kulkarni
    • Savita Ambedkar
    • (as Mrunal Kulkarni)
    Govind Namdeo
    Govind Namdeo
    • Ramji Maloji Sakpal
    Tirlok Malik
    Tirlok Malik
    • Lala Lajpatrai
    Alisa Bosschaert
    Alisa Bosschaert
    Ma Jivan Mary
    • Rosa Epstein
    Anjan Srivastav
    Anjan Srivastav
    • Sayajirao Gaekwad III
    Rahul Solapurkar
    Rahul Solapurkar
    Luan Bexheti
    • Friend of Ambedkar
    Sushant Singh
    Sushant Singh
    Pramod Kumar
    • Narasingh Rao
    • (as Pramod Kumar)
    Priya Bapat
    Priya Bapat
    • young Ramabai
    Stacie Johnsen
    • Patron
    • (as Stacie Kellie)
    Namrata Kadam
    • Babasaheb ambedkar's sister
    Pramode Kumar
    Pramode Kumar
    • Narsingh Rao
    • (as Pramod Kumar)
    Sanman Nare
    • Young Dr. Ambedkar
    • Director
      • Jabbar Patel
    • Writers
      • Daya Pawar
      • Arun Sadhu
      • Sooni Taraporevala
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews25

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    9shrialluri

    Masterpiece

    It is a masterpiece from Dr. Jabber Patel whose passion and patience in bringing such a biopic is commendable. It falls in the genre of Richard Attenborough's Gandhi. I enjoyed it very much. The encounter of titans of Indian freedom struggle, Gandhi and Ambedkar is shown with great craft and intensity. Kudos to Mammooty for his action as Ambedkar. The restraint with inner turmoil shown by Mammooty puts him one among the great actors we have worldwide.

    Since it is a biographical film, the clichΓ©s of commercial film do not apply. Some of the dialogues may be uncomfortable to audiences. But that is what Dr. Ambedkar is as depicted by director. The nature of issue in the context is very sensitive and obviously it creates controversy which makes the film important.
    10jairajganjihal

    The masterpiece with rich making

    A must watch movie , amazing story telling of baba saheb ambedkar ji πŸ™ , I loved everybit of movie and now I will remember my whole life baba saheb life with memories of pictures of videos πŸ™
    10satishrrg

    All times outstanding Biopic of Bollywood till date.

    Dr. Jabber Patel hit the chord with the first look of the poster of the movie itself which drive me to watch the several times which I am unable to count in numbers. The very first quotation on the poster which loudly says "Great men created History, One man changed it- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar" made me to watch the movie like a mad fan. Whenever I watch Richard Attenborough's Gandhi, I salute his efforts in making such a magnificent work. If it would have been somebody else the project might have been something else which we might have not appreciated. Indian Film makers always failed to make a Biopic or a Historical work as we may count ASOKA, JODDHAAKBAR or BHAGAT SINGH where the makers failed to justify. Biopic or a Historical film needs to be research meticulously and handled sensitively. But it is sad to see lack of the geniuses in Bollywood film makers may be due to their strong market drive. But the Biopic of Dr. Ambedkar directed by genius Dr. Jabber Patel is an art of class which appealed everything it needs to make a perfect biopic. The sets are marvelous especially scenes like market area, parliament of India, railway station, tongs, vehicles train etc. Costume designing was of higher side. The script of the film was commendable. The cast especially Mr. Mammotty as Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was well justified with the attitude of perfection. Direction can be rated as number one of all times in making of Indian Biopic. This film appeals not to compromise while making of any Biopic in Bollywood and hope filmmakers will learn some lessons to upgrade themselves free of worries of Market strategies. All times outstanding Biopic of Bollywood till date.
    10gangadharakn

    Movie of millions of hearts.

    Heartfelt thanks to the director nd entire movie cast n crew. The way Mammuty sir portrays Ambedkar's intentions for a better society was phenomenal nd makes everyone a fan of him.
    10amanmuthu

    Superb movie... Story of legend ambethkar

    Super acting by megastar mammootty....... Mammootty make over uff chumma πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

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    • Trivia
      The film had a limited release at some film festivals in Canada.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar: If you believe in living a respectable life, you believe in self-help, which is the best help.

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    • Release date
      • December 15, 2000 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Columbia University - Broadway & 116th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC)
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      • 3h 17m(197 min)
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